During this week's practice, the first where the offense faced the defense, Tannehill looked like a quarterback ready to take that next step. And it was refreshing, exciting to witness.

It is clear Tannehill feels comfortable in year two. This is his offense. These are his new weapons.

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"Last year at this time my head was spinning. I was just trying to figure out how things worked. ...

This second-year starter can get there by improving his completion percentage, throwing more touchdowns than interceptions, and performing better in the fourth quarter, when wins and losses are typically decided in professional sports. ...

If he improves in those areas Tannehill should produce an 85-plus passer rating, and during the past three decades when the Dolphins have a starting quarterback behind center with that type of efficient, solid play the franchise has produced just one losing season in 12 years. ...

asking for 28 touchdowns in his 2nd year is probably too much to ask. I would be very satisfied with 22 to 24, and he'll probably run for 1 or 2 also. I think he will eventually become a perennial 27 to 32 TD quarterback.

I didn't specify passing touchdowns. I would be perfectly content if he had 24-25 passing touchdowns and 2 or 3 rushing ones. The completion percentage and touchdown/interception ratio are what I'm more concerned about though.

asking for 28 touchdowns in his 2nd year is probably too much to ask. I would be very satisfied with 22 to 24, and he'll probably run for 1 or 2 also. I think he will eventually become a perennial 27 to 32 TD quarterback.

Russell Wilson had 26 touchdowns passes last year. I think with the weapons Ryan has now, I don't think 26-28 touchdowns is asking to much.

asking for 28 touchdowns in his 2nd year is probably too much to ask. I would be very satisfied with 22 to 24, and he'll probably run for 1 or 2 also. I think he will eventually become a perennial 27 to 32 TD quarterback.

Russell Wilson had 26 touchdowns passes last year. I think with the weapons Ryan has now, I don't think 26-28 touchdowns is asking to much.

Would you take 4000 yards passing 63% completion, 18 TDs and 6 INTs?

I mean, I think the thing we really need to see is his INTs go down, his TDs go up, his completion percentage go up and his yardage go up.

Those are signs of improvement.

Rule #1 for the QB is to avoid turnovers. I'm looking at Tannehill to drop his turnovers first and foremost.

asking for 28 touchdowns in his 2nd year is probably too much to ask. I would be very satisfied with 22 to 24, and he'll probably run for 1 or 2 also. I think he will eventually become a perennial 27 to 32 TD quarterback.

Russell Wilson had 26 touchdowns passes last year. I think with the weapons Ryan has now, I don't think 26-28 touchdowns is asking to much.

Would you take 4000 yards passing 63% completion, 18 TDs and 6 INTs?

I mean, I think the thing we really need to see is his INTs go down, his TDs go up, his completion percentage go up and his yardage go up.

Those are signs of improvement.

Rule #1 for the QB is to avoid turnovers. I'm looking at Tannehill to drop his turnovers first and foremost.

Everything Rich just mentioned and improvement on 3rd down conversions.

Rich, if he were to give us 4,000 yards passing then I could be happy with only 18 touchdowns. But with the weapons around him I think that 18 would be disappointing. He should be able to be in the 20's easy with the firepower he has around him (provided that Martin can keep him upright). Russell Wilson had 26 touchdowns last season and our WR's this year are better than his were last year.